Renee said in the past, about five or six scholarships had been given out.

"This year has been an amazing experience proving that when you work together and have support of the community, success is achieved and goals can be met," she said.

2007 Hispana of the Year and Scholarship Awards Banquet

 6:30 p.m. May 10.

 Texas Tech International Cultural Center.

 Reservations no later than Monday.

 441-7687.

 $25 for individuals.

 $250 for tables of eight.

The Hispana of the Year award will recognize one women from the following categories: education, medical, legal, civic/church, media/public relations, business/professional, youth.

Nineteen women were nominated for the award:

 Georgia Lucero

 San Juanita Valenciano

 Maria Lopez

 Lisa Zerrata

 Hilda Almaraz

 Annette Castellano-Chavez

 Esther Pena

 Patsy Cardona

 Christina Brito-Cavarrubio

 Carmen Vige

 Becky Garza

 Melissa Pauda

 Norma Pike

 Mela Barton

 Lilliana Gonzales

 Erika Ponce

 Norma Cantu

 Maria Lopez-Strong

 Frances Hernandez

The banquet will be at 6:30 p.m. May 10 at the Texas Tech International Cultural Center on Sixth Street and Indiana Avenue. Tables of eight are $250 and individual tickets are $25. Reservations will be taken through Monday by calling Renee at 441-7687.